GTX 1060 vs RX 480

Carl_4 · Oct 1, 2016

so I had recently upgraded my CPU from FX 4100 to i5-4670k, got it for $150 CAD. I'm just wondering which is the best GPU for my CPU. Having in mind I probably would be playing COD Infinite Warfare, GTA 5, NFS 2015, etc

monitor is 1440x900 and a 1600x900

Dark Lord of Tech · Oct 1, 2016

I went with the 1060 , but both are great choices for your needs.

Carl_4 · Oct 1, 2016

what is your CPU?

13thmonkey · Oct 1, 2016

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Mac070 · Oct 1, 2016

I'd prefer the Strix RX 480 8GB. I bought one and have no regrets. Even with an Ultrawide monitor the GPU still shines on 1080P

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Imagine it with Vulcan

madmatt30 · Oct 1, 2016

At those resolutions either card is going to just crush any game out there.

Just buy what you prefer & what's the best price
There are too many debates on which is better already on the forums without starting another one
, they're both great cards, they're both more than enough for your needs.

Carl_4 · Oct 1, 2016

thanks for all the replies guys. I'd just have to pick a card at its lowest price when I have the money

madmatt30 · Oct 1, 2016

An rx470 would be plenty & is also a fair bit cheaper mate.

http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814131696&nm_mc=AFC-C8JunctionCA&cm_mmc=AFC-C8JunctionCA-_-na-_-na-_-na&AID=10592396&PID=3938566&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-%zn

Carl_4 · Oct 1, 2016

madmatt30 :

right but I'm going for an upgrade that would last me 2+ years without having to worry in the future

Mac070 · Oct 1, 2016

Therefore the RX 480 is the better option. Has more Vram and supports Vulcan. We've already seen Vulcan give the RX 480 a 33% boost in games.

MrN1ce9uy · Oct 1, 2016

I don't think you can go wrong with either the RX 480 or GTX 1060, unless of course you pay too much.

madmatt30 · Oct 1, 2016

Just the 470 4gb is considerably cheaper , loses about 7% performance to a fully fledged 8gb 480 , & is just plain & simple more than enough for 1600x900 resolutions.

http://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/BZJkcf/powercolor-radeon-rx-480-8gb-red-devil-video-card-axrx-480-8gbd5-3dhoc

While I would absolutely agree that devil 480 is worth $90 more if budget isn't an issue you don't get $90 worth of extra performance out of it.

Oddly on partpicker the devil is the cheapest 8gb card for Canada - I'd also rate it top 3 out of all the current 480 models available so that is actually a decent price.

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